Sogdian warriors
Appearance
Sogdian warriors | |
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Active | 530 BC - 486 BC |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Type | Infantry and cavalry |
Engagements | Greco–Persian Wars, and other wars. |
The Sogdian warriors were cavalry in Achaemenid army. The Sogdiana provided contingents of soldiers to the Achaemenid kings.[1] And would later also be used by the Sasanian Empire as a infantry and cavalry unit.
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